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April 28, 2020

T-Works D8 series diaphragm shock cap set

T-Works have introduced their new aluminium diaphragm shock cap set for the HB Racing D8 series of vehicles. The caps are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they come hard-coated for surface protection. Included in the set come two different design rubber volume compensators that help to adjust the shock absorber’s rebound under compression. Also included are four shock cap bushings that help to protect the caps and shock mounts. The set is usable with the D819, D817 and D815 nitro kits as well as the respective electric-powered variants.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

April 28, 2020

Tamiya SW-01 Mud Mad 1/24th scale stunt truck

Tamiya have announced the soon release of their new Mad Mud 1/24th scale 4WD stunt truck. Using the same SW-01 chassis as the Comical Wheelie Lunch Box, the truck is a fun little vehicle ideal to kill some time inside or in the backyard. It features a gear-driven drivetrain, standard 1/10th scale wheels and it is only 190mm wide and 160mm wide. Powered by a 370-size motor the truck can pull wheelies with not problem while the specially designed suspension, that manipulates body roll, ensures a tight cornering radius. The Mud Mad is decked off by a cool looking truck body shell with black wheels and knobby tyres adding to the overall looks.

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April 27, 2020

Xtreme Aerodynamics 1/8th on-road body stiffeners

Xtreme Aerodynamics have introduced new carbon fibre stiffeners for their range of 1/8th scale on-road body shells. Moulded from high-quality carbon fibre material the stiffeners sit inside the body shell, ensuring greater stability and durability compared to polycarbonate stiffeners and thus improving overall aerodynamic performance. The stiffeners are understood to fit all of Xtreme Aerodynamic’s 1/8th on-road bodies and they will become available soon.

Source: Xtreme Aerodynamics [xtremeaerodynamics.it]

April 27, 2020

LMR YZ-2 Apollo & YZ-4SF Delta body shells

Nemo Racing have released more LMR goodies in the form of the Apollo body shell for the Yokomo YZ-2 and the Delta body for the YZ-4SF buggy. Both provide an overall lower centre of gravity for increased steering while the Apollo is also offering additional cooling for the motor. Both bodies are moulded from high-quality polycarbonate material and they come clear.

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April 27, 2020

Infinity IF14-2 low-friction belts

Coming from Creation Model and made for their Infinity IF14-2 touring car are new low-friction transmission belts. Available as 3x399mm front and 3x309mm rear variant the popular white belts greatly reduce the natural drivetrain drag in order to improve acceleration, top speed and run time. The belts are available separately and recommended for the use with stock motors only.

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April 27, 2020

LMR A319 Stiffy engine mount

Nemo Racing have introduced the new Stiffy engine mount for the Agama A319 nitro buggy. Designed to improve reliability and consistency, the fit and forget product is understood to make for a more dependable gear mesh setting regardless the track conditions by reinforcing the engine and centre drivetrain chassis area. The engine mount is machined from high-quality aluminium and it comes black anodised for wear and looks.

Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]

April 27, 2020

Kyosho Fantom vintage 1/12th scale 4WD pan car

Kyosho Europe have released first images of the forthcoming new Fantom EP-4WD vintage 1/12th scale 4WD pan car kit. A first teaser image of the vintage re-release kit already created some stir last week with first images of the real deal making clear that Kyosho is going to bring back one of its most iconic electric on-road cars. The Fantom 4WD will feature simple suspension components, a chain-driven 4WD drivetrain with a gear rear differential, and it is based on a double deck chassis that sandwiches the electronic components such as the steering servo, the electronic speed controller and the battery pack. We bring you more details on the kit as they surface.

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April 27, 2020

Arrowmax V2 Ultra pinion holder

Arrowmax have released their newest addition for the black-golden line-up in the form of a V2 Ultra pinion holder. Using high-quality aluminium with detailed CNC machining, the cylindrical design pinion holders are ultra lightweight and can hold up to 28 48 pitch or 64 pitch pinions. The accessory comes in Arrowmax’s signature honeycomb design with white Arrowmax logos.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]